Yes you can. The BATFE is clear that any non-licensee can ship a firearm to a FFL directly without going through another dealer to ship. Please see the BATFE FAQ.

Additionally the State of California is also clear that you do not have to register or generate a CFLC number if you are a private individual sending a firearm into the state. CFLC FAQ

Individual preferences

The CA gun owner is constantly frustrated when companies and individuals refuse to do business with Californians. Unfortunately some people would rather reduce their sales and income rather than sell lawful products to law abiding citizens. Please feel free to share this thread with out of state FFLs and citizens and let them know that their products are often lawful for Californians to buy and possess.

However in the end it is their choice. They can do business with whom they choose. If they say they can't ship a lawful product to you, simply remind them that they can, but they choose not to. You respect their choice and will be happy to give your hard earned money to one of the many other sellers out there that will be happy to accept your money.

Also be aware some CA dealers choose to accept firearms shipments only from licensed dealers and will not accept shipments from individuals. As I have clearly shown, it is perfectly legal for a non-licensee to ship firearms to licensees. If a dealer has a policy not to accept firearms directly from non-licensees, either try to find a dealer to have the firearm shipped through or let the receiving FFL know that you will not go through added expense for their policy and you will find another dealer who doesn't believe in additional customer restrictions (I as a dealer have no problems accepting firearms on your behalf from an individual because they do not require CFLC numbers).

A private party can send a gun to a FFL in California. BATF does frown on this however, and does not recommend it, period. If gun was shipped without shipper knowing California laws they will let it slide on one gun period.
Jerry Kazee
Manager
Foothill Firearms

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